Thunderblast Weekly
April 18, 2021
The More, the Merrier
As we tackle this next hurdle and look to safely bring all our hybrid students back 4 days, while still serving our distant students, I can promise you this- we will continue to be transparent and let you know if and when we need to pivot. I will have another lunchtime coffee chat in early May once we have some data to share.
Speaking of more of us gathering, with the Battle of Route 7 taking place through various virtual challenges, I was thinking about some of the last times we all got together. The picture below is the last true Battle and the pride in the stands and on the soccer field felt by our community is something we will cherish and look to get back to soon.
More from the Battle of Route 7
- Monday's Scavenger Hunt Padlet
- Talented Tuesday
- World Language Wednesday
- Teacher Trivia... wish us luck!
- Friday's School Pride Wear Your BLUE!
We got this!
Concurrent Learning
With us starting 4 days/ week, we are still honoring families switching their selection. Please complete the Wait List Form if you want to make a change from your current choice. We are currently shifting students on a two-week cycle.
Please continue to let your teachers know if you need extra support or have questions about class from either the distant or in-person persepective.
Unified Mental Health Team (UMHT)
*LCPS Department of Pupil Services will be hosting a Town Hall on April 29th focusing on the legalization of marijuana in Virginia. Student Assistant Specialist will present a brief presentation and answer questions from parents surrounding this topic. For more information regarding this event, please see the flyer included in our UMHT &
Clubs
Book Club: The next meeting for 6th and 7th book club is Wednesday April 21 from 4:30-5:30 PM using this meet link. The Schoology group code is M2RC-RC6Z-VWWMH.
PBIS Highlights
Staff of the Week
Ms. Carruthers
Ms. Larriva
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
Thank you, PTO, for spreading the school spirit as we are BOLTED!
PTO Corner
Something to Ponder: Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success. -- Henry Ford
PTO Meeting this Wednesday, 4/21, 6 pm: We are so excited to have our School Board member, Atoosa Reiser coming to present at this month's PTO meeting. Submit any questions you have for Atoosa HERE by Wednesday morning. To attend the meeting go to meet.google.com/uek-nfni-inx. Or join by phone at +1 617-675-4444 with PIN: 835 053 291 7550#
Staff Appreciation: This year, we've had to think a little outside of the box to show our staff how much our teachers and staff are appreciated! This second semester we welcomed our staff back into the building with coffee and pastries from Ridgetop Coffee. And last month, thanks to donations from our generous SRMS families, we were able to provide an amazing afternoon snack cart. We have big plans for Teacher Appreciation Week, right around the corner on May 3-7! We’re partnering with SRMS parent and alumni business owners, as well as welcoming parent donations, to let them know how lucky we are to have them! A huge thank you to Jimmy at Subway and Bill & Tisha at Urbano Modern Italian for their contributions! Look for a signup coming soon for ways you can help contribute!
Papa Johns Virtual Discount Cards are now available! For just $15 you receive a free pizza for every regular menu priced pizza purchased at papajohns.com! Use the card code up to 50 times by April 2022 on delivery and/or carryout orders. Contact Jamie Egbert at jdmegbert@gmail.com or Jill Pope at jillrpope@gmail.com to purchase your virtual card today! Check out the flyer below!
8th Grade Congratulatory Yard Signs: SRMS Yard Signs congratulating your 8th Grader on completing middle school are now available! Signs cost $25 and will be personalized with your student’s name. Click HERE to order.
SRMS Shorts & Masks Available: Check out our new gear today! Order online by each Thursday and pick up in the main office that Friday.
PRS & SEAC: Check out SEAC's April presentation Science of Reading and Equity HERE. May's meeting will take place on May 5. To sign up for PRS' newsletter on current resources and events at their website. For more information on SEAC please visit their website, or email our SEAC Representative, Jill Pope.
Other ways to get involved:
- Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
- Make a donation to the SRMS PTO and get your company to match it
- Download the Boxtops for Education app and scan your grocery receipts
- Link your Amazon account to Seneca and earn free money for the school
Check us out!
Email: nick.cottone@lcps.org
Website: https://www.lcps.org/Page/30563
Location: 98 Seneca Ridge Drive, Sterling, VA, USA
Phone: 571-434-4420
Twitter: @SRMS_Official